Lead Campus Plumber & Facilities Technician

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College's Physical Plant department is seeking a qualified Plumber to perform maintenance, repair and installation across campus facilities. You will read drawings, evaluate plumbing systems and coordinate with technicians and outside contractors, ensuring work meets codes and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan Journeyman or Master Plumber license, has 3–5 years in maintenance plumbing, and may have backflow testing certification or be willing to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Michigan journeyman or master plumber license required.
• 3–5 years of plumbing experience, preferably in maintenance.
• Backflow prevention testing certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and critique plumbing design documents for new and existing buildings and systems.
• Oversee and manage college technicians and outside contractors on projects.
• Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, alterations on fixtures and systems.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specs and operating instructions.
• Respond to emergency after-hours calls as needed.
• Maintain required licenses and attend trainings.

Skills

Plumber license

Maintenance experience

Backflow testing certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hope College's Physical Plant department is seeking a qualified Plumber to perform maintenance, repair and installation across campus facilities. You will read drawings, evaluate plumbing systems and coordinate with technicians and outside contractors, ensuring work meets codes and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Michigan Journeyman or Master Plumber license, has 3–5 years in maintenance plumbing, and may have backflow testing certification or be willing to obtain it.